World Cup Clash Mirrors Balkan History and U.S. Policy

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Source: Politico
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Bosnia and the United States meet in the World Cup knockout round, but the game doubles as a geopolitical mirror: Bosnian diaspora pride and memories of the Dayton peace deal mix with critiques of current U.S. policy toward nationalist leaders; fans’ solidarity with Palestine and other global issues shade the match, while refugees' stories across Utica, St. Louis, and beyond show how sport and history intertwine.

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